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Jamison Hensley, ESPN Employees Author
BALTIMORE — After Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens made an announcement on the opening drive of Saturday’s wild-card sport, they doubled down by utilizing Derrick Henry and their working assault.
Henry’s 8-yard landing run towards the Pittsburgh Steelers capped a 13-play drive through which Baltimore did not throw the ball as soon as and took a 14-0 lead.
👑 TOUCHDOWN 👑
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 12, 2025
This was Henry’s first landing within the playoffs since 2021 with the Tennessee Titans, the final time he performed within the postseason. He has now had a landing run in 5 of his eight playoff video games.
Within the first quarter, Jackson marched the Ravens 95 yards down the sector and capped the sequence with a 15-yard landing go to extensive receiver Rashod Bateman. This marked the primary time within the postseason that Jackson has led Baltimore to a landing on a gap drive.
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 12, 2025
It was the longest landing drive within the playoffs for the Ravens since 2001, after they had a 99-yard drive in a wild-card sport towards the Miami Dolphins.
Sluggish begins have been an issue for Jackson and Baltimore within the postseason, the place the two-time NFL Most Worthwhile Participant is 2-4 in his profession. In Jackson’s earlier six playoff video games, the Ravens had totaled 10 factors within the first quarter.
Jackson wrapped up a dominant first half with a 5-yard landing go to working again Justice Hill with two seconds remaining. With the Ravens up 21-0, “MVP” chants stuffed M&T Financial institution Stadium.
MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 12, 2025
The Ravens had extra first downs within the first half (19) than the Steelers had complete performs (18). Jackson was 13-of-15 passing (87%) for 144 yards and two touchdowns. He additionally ran 11 occasions for 64 yards.
